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The Legislative Process: SB 136 Signed By Governor Deal
At the start of the legislative session, Governor Deal addressed the need for increased attention to public safety on Georgia’s waterways. Senate Bill 136 does exactly that.
April is Child Abuse and Neglect Awareness Month
Georgia's Department of Human Services' Division of Family and Children Services receives a report of child abuse every 15 minutes. Understanding the prevalence of child abuse and its prevention are important steps to decreasing child abuse in our communities and across the state.
Dept. of Education Launches 'Georgia’s Future. Now!'
The Department of Education recently launched Georgia’s Future. Now! as a way to unite efforts to improve student achievement and tell the story of the successes in public schools.
The Legislative Process: SB 136 Goes to the House
The Senate unanimously approved a bill that would make it a crime to pilot a boat with a blood alcohol content of .08 or higher and increase penalties for those caught boating drunk.
Home Education in Georgia
Almost 50,000 students attend homeschool across the state, the Georgia Department of Education reports, and during this current school year, homeschooling has been even easier for parents.
The Legislative Process: Boating Safety in Georgia
To combat several incidences of boating while intoxicated on Lake Lanier recently, Governor Nathan Deal and several state legislators are working to strengthen public safety on the waterways.
Implementing Common Core Standards
Georgia was one of the first states to adopt a set of learning standards that sets public school performance expectations for each subject area in each grade.
Amber Alert Technology Helps Bring Children Home
Amber Alerts have proven to play an important and effective part in returning abducted children safely to their families.
Flu Season in Georgia
Georgia health officials and the CDC are reporting a growing flu season in the United States.
Improving the Juvenile Justice System
The Special Council on Criminal Justice Reform for Georgians last week released its recommendations for saving money and reducing the number of repeat offenders within the juvenile justice system.